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An Older Woman Reading at Home Under a Blanket, Recently discharged from Hospital
27/08/25

Arranging care after a hospital discharge

Hospital discharge When your mum or dad is in hospital, certainties can be few and…

Written by Zenya Smith
An elderly woman sits on her bed alone in her bedroom looking at old photographs
08/08/25

Spotting the symptoms of loneliness in old age

The elderly loneliness crisis is growing. Find out how to spot signs of loneliness in…

Written by Zenya Smith
23/07/25

How do I prepare for my loved one’s hospital stay?

Having a loved one admitted to hospital is always a concerning time. In this article…

Written by Zenya Smith
16/07/25

Early stage Alzheimer’s: living with and caring for symptoms

Early-stage Alzheimer’s symptoms – what are they? In the early stages, the impact on someone’s…

Written by Zenya Smith
16/07/25

How to care for ageing parents living with dementia

How to Care for Ageing Parents With an increasingly ageing population, many of us will…

Written by Zenya Smith
What is a dementia clock?
16/07/25

What is a dementia clock?

What is a dementia clock? Over 850,000 people are living with dementia in the UK.…

Written by Jack Walsh
16/07/25

16 Stimulating Dementia Activities To Try With Your Loved One

It's vital for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's to keep the mind engaged. The…

Written by Zenya Smith
Elderly man sitting on armchair
16/07/25

Middle stage Alzheimer’s | living with and caring for symptoms

Middle-stage Alzheimer’s – what you need to know The middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease is…

Written by Zenya Smith
Portrait of a happy senior woman standing at home
16/07/25

Eight facts about lewy body dementia

Eight Facts about Lewy Body Dementia   1. It’s a fairly common type of dementia…

Written by Zenya Smith
16/07/25

How to care for someone with Lewy Body dementia

If your loved one has dementia with Lewy bodies, or as it’s sometimes known, Lewy…

Written by Zenya Smith
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